Best Respiration Podcasts (2024)

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33 - Black-masked Dwarfs with respirators 29:49

29d ago29:49

29:49

What do you do when you learn about the existence of your evil kin? You gather all troops you can find and march to war! That is exactly what king Ulfar Stonehammer does when he learns about the existence of Chaos Dwarfs. But is leaving home at a time like this such a good idea? Before you know it, your hold gets retroactively taken over by Goblins…

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Episode 246: Ben Jorgensen of Armor For Sleep 1:29:51

2h ago1:29:51

1:29:51

Keith sits down with Ben Jorgensen to discuss early musical influences, the formation of Armor for Sleep, recording the debut LP "Dream to Make Believe" and some struggles the band endured during the making of the record and after its release. We also discuss the making of their follow up LP "What To Do When You Are Dead", the band's rise in notori…

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36 - The Slaughterer and the Tin Man 46:15

5d ago46:15

46:15

What if you don’t want to play regular Warhammer? Then there’s the Warhammer Fantasy Role Playing game! And what if you don’t want that either? Don’t worry, White Dwarf 83 has got you covered with a special mini game. And if you don’t want to play THAT either? Well, then I’m sorry it took you 36 episodes to realize, but then this might just not be …

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Episode 245: David Yow of The Jesus Lizard 1:20:47

9d ago1:20:47

1:20:47

Keith sits down with David Yow to discuss growing up in Africa, the UK and Texas, early show going experiences including seeing Led Zeppelin in 1977, joining Scratch Acid as their vocalist, some of the band's history, their breakup and the formation of the Jesus Lizard. We also discuss the early days of The Jesus Lizard, recording the debut LP "Hea…

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35 - Hello, sailor! 52:36

1d ago52:36

52:36

Warhammer takes to the seas in this White Dwarf 82 article with "simple" (and notoriously incomplete) rules for sailing ships. Get some cardboard and balsa wood to build ships, bang them together until they sink and hope there's room for you too on that door. In sadder news, we learn that beloved White Dwarf editor Paul Sawyer has fallen terminally…

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Episode 244: Steve Von Till of Harvestman / Neurosis 1:27:22

15d ago1:27:22

1:27:22

Keith sits down with Steve Von Till to discuss his intro to metal, punk and hardcore, early musical influences, joining Neurosis and the early days of the band, living in San Francisco and how Steve ended up moving to northern Idaho. We also discuss Steve's solo LP "No Wilderness Deep Enough" and the new creative approach he took with the record, H…

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34 - Ninja vs Chaos Warriors 34:57

9d ago34:57

34:57

There's a lot to unpack in White Dwarf 81, which is exactly what we're going to do in this episode. Well, after grumpy old GJ ranting on about new miniatures and how the pacing of GW is too fast and how franchises used to be better in the past, that is. #warhammer #warhammertheoldworld #gamesworkshop #warhammerfantasy #oldhammer !! Warfactor affili…

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Episode 243: Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music 1:50:17

11d ago1:50:17

1:50:17

Keith sits down with Chuck Ragan to discuss moving to Northern California, parenthood, Chuck's job as a fly fishing guide and instructor and life as a father and husband. We also discuss Hot Water Music, some of the band's history, how the "Live at the Hardback" recording saved the band from their first breakup, life on the road, the circumstances …

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 6: 30 Questions on Special Populations 9:50

17d ago9:50

9:50

NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 6: 30 Questions on Special Populations Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at Brainscape…

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Episode 242: Chris Broach of Braid + Artist Spotlight: Soft No 1:42:16

30d ago1:42:16

1:42:16

Keith sits down with Chris Broach to discuss Chris's history with music, early influences, discovering punk via Minor Threat and skateboarding and the burgeoning emo scene in Chicago in the early to mid 90's. We also discuss how Chris joined Braid during the band's early days, their creative process, their landmark 1998 LP "Frame and Canvas" and th…

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 5: 30 Questions on EMS Operations 9:39

30d ago9:39

9:39

NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 5: 30 Questions on EMS Operations Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at Brainscape’s Ac…

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Episode 241: Chris Spencer of Unsane / Human Impact 1:32:03

1M ago1:32:03

1:32:03

Keith sits down with Chris Spencer to discuss growing up in San Francisco, early show going experiences, Chris' intro to the world of punk and witnessing early performances by Flipper, Black Flag and Dead Kennedys, the formation of Unsane, their early shows in NYC, life on the road, Unsane's major labor experience, their banned music video for "Bod…

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 4: 30 Questions on Medical Emergencies & Diseases 8:53

1M ago8:53

8:53

NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 4: 30 Questions on Medical Emergencies & Diseases Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at…

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Episode 240: Egin Kongoli of Respire 1:42:57

1M ago1:42:57

1:42:57

Egin Kongoli returns to the show and we discuss New Friends DIY, the work they do in Toronto booking shows and helping to develop the local scene and the annual New Friends Fest. We also discuss Respire, their new LP "Hiraeth", the making of the LP, the band's creative process, making the band work with members spread apart geographically, sobriety…

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 3: 30 Questions on Trauma 11:28

2M ago11:28

11:28

Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at Brainscape’s Academy for Health Professionals: https://www.brainscape.com/academ…

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Episode 239: Sam DiGristine of Full of Hell / Jarhead Fertilizer 1:13:24

2M ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Keith sits down with Sam DiGristine to discuss his history with music, early influences, discovering metal, hardcore and punk, living in Philadelphia, dealing with addiction and getting sober. We also discuss Jarhead Fertilizer, their formation while Sam was still in high school and an early performance that disqualified them from the battle of the…

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 2: 40 Questions on Cardiology & Resuscitation 11:28

2M ago11:28

11:28

Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new podcast. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at Brainscape’s Academy for Health Professionals: https://www.brainscape.com/academ…

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Episode 238: Pat Shannon of All Else Failed / Hold Down The Ocean + Artist Spotlight: In Transit 1:51:02

2M ago1:51:02

1:51:02

Pat Shannon returns to the show and we discuss All Else Failed, the release of their 2004 LP "This Never Happened", the band's tour after the release of the record and some mishaps that occurred along the way, their creative process and the initial end of the band. We also discuss the return of All Else Failed, their resurgence after This is Hardco…

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NREMT Paramedic Exam Prep, Ep. 1: 30 Questions on Airway, Respiration & Ventilation 9:39

2M ago9:39

9:39

Looking for a steady stream of advice on excelling in Paramedic school, the NREMT certification exam, and a career in emergency medicine? Subscribe and ring the bell and we’ll notify you when Brainscape drops a new video. You'll find our in-depth study guides over at Brainscape’s Academy for Health Professionals: https://www.brainscape.com/academy/…

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Episode 237: Nic Kuczynski of Frail Body 1:15:04

2M ago1:15:04

1:15:04

Keith sits down with Nic Kuczynski to discuss his work as a production manager, growing up outside of Rockford IL, early musical inspiration including picking up bass after seeing Deep Purple, early bands and the formation of Frail Body. We also discuss the history of Frail Body, their creative process, the mechanics of a 3 piece band, signing with…

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Episode 236: Dustin Coffman of Glassing 1:41:46

2M ago1:41:46

1:41:46

Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their …

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Episode 235: Colin Frangicetto of This Day Forward / Circa Survive 1:49:27

3M ago1:49:27

1:49:27

Colin Frangicetto returns to the show and we discuss his life as a full time visual artist, the ups and downs of being a fully self supported artist, the final year of This Day Forward and the recording of their final LP "In Response", Colin and the band's relationships to each other and at the time, the initial breakup of This Day Forward and Coli…

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Episode 234: Sean Ingram of Coalesce 2:02:57

3M ago2:02:57

2:02:57

Keith sits down with Sean Ingram to discuss how the recent Coalesce reunion came to be, the new approach the band is taking with their 2024 shows, some insight into Sean's life as an independent business owner, how Sean prepared his voice for the upcoming shows and the live performance that inspired Sean to step back into music. We also discuss the…

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Episode 233: King Yosef + Artist Spotlight: Drought 1:40:58

3M ago1:40:58

1:40:58

Keith sits down with King Yosef to discuss growing up in Rogue River, Oregon, his early music influences, and learning to record, produce and make beats while navigating homelessness in his teenage years. We also discuss the origins of King Yosef, his creative process, the early live shows where the band became to take shape, the 2023 LP "An Underl…

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Episode 232: Julie Christmas (Solo Artist / Made Out of Babies / Battle of Mice) 1:43:54

3M ago1:43:54

1:43:54

Keith sits down with Julie Christmas to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, her early relationship with music and initial influences, finding her place as a vocalist and using early rejections to fuel her creativity, the formation of Made Out of Babies, signing with Neurot Recordings and the release of their debut LP "Trophy" and recording the follow u…

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Episode 231: Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer 1:28:59

3M ago1:28:59

1:28:59

Ryan Savitski returns to the show and we discuss the recent One Step Closer, Anxious and Koyo triple headlining tour, stage diving and pit etiquette, One Step Closer's 2021 LP "This Place You Know", the band's progression in sound with the release of their 2023 EP "Songs For the Willow", the making of their latest LP "All You Embrace" and some of t…

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Episode 230: Jacob Bannon of Converge / Umbra Vitae / Wear Your Wounds 1:43:18

4M ago1:43:18

1:43:18

Keith sits down with Jacob Bannon to discuss his daily life, band and work balance, the inner-workings of Deathwish Inc. and some of the label's history, changes in media and the music industry over the years, Umbra Vitae, how the band came together, their debut LP "Shadow of Life", Jacob's lyrical approach with the band, the making of their latest…

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32 - Of Ogres and Chaos Dwarfs 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

Guess what? I’m not dead yet! [Cue disappointed groans] No, honestly, I’m getting better! Anyway, while real life has so far kept getting in the way of recording another episode, I have been devising some cunning plans to get back out there again. One of them is to make shorter episodes (the topics at hand lend themselves very well to that). Anothe…

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Episode 229: Nathaniel Shannon (Photographer/Author) + Artist Spotlight: With Sails Ahead 1:55:13

4M ago1:55:13

1:55:13

Keith sits down with Nathaniel Shannon to discuss growing up in Ypsilanti Michigan, our mutual love of Snapcase, dealing with the expectations of ourselves and others, Nathaniel's intro to the world of underground music via college radio and his history with photography. We also discuss Nathaniel's work making the "Deadguy Killing Music" documentar…

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Episode 228: Kevin Baker of The Hope Conspiracy / All Pigs Must Die 1:37:40

4M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

Keith sits down with Kevin Baker to discuss growing up in Lynnfield Massachusetts, Kevin's history with music, discovering the local scene through skateboarding, early musical influences, his early work in Piecemeal, the end of the band and the beginning of The Hope Conspiracy. We also discuss the early days of The Hope Conspiracy, the rise of the …

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Episode 227: Dan Barrett of Have a Nice Life / Giles Corey / In Pieces 1:45:01

4M ago1:45:01

1:45:01

Keith sits down with Dan Barrett to discuss Lacanian psychoanalysis, hypnotism, early musical influences, the creative process, joining In Pieces as vocalist, the release of their 2004 LP "Lions Write History" and the beginning of Have a Nice Life. We also discuss the unique history of Have a Nice Life, the band's early days, the "Deathconsciousnes…

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Second Anniversary Special Episode 47:00

5M ago47:00

47:00

Thank you for joining us for our second anniversary celebration episode and for being an important part of Exploration: Dreamland. We couldn’t do this without you. Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read the short story The Blue Tower by Evelyn E. Smith. Content warning: accidental death of an alien and a brief mention of the murder of a spouse. …

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Episode 226: Ryan Key of Yellowcard 1:36:13

4M ago1:36:13

1:36:13

Keith sits down with Ryan Key to discuss growing up in Jacksonville, early music influences, leaving college and his hometown to pursue music, joining Yellowcard, the early days of the band, signing with Capitol records and their rise after the release of Ocean Avenue. We also discuss some of the difficulties Ryan and the band have faced over the y…

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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 86 23:00

5M ago23:00

23:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. Content Warning: This episode includes references to the death of a child, animal experimentation,and livestock slaughtering. This e…

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Episode 225: Otto Wicks-Green of sleepmakeswaves + Artist Spotlight: M.U.T.T. 1:32:39

5M ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Keith sits down with Otto Wicks-Green to discuss growing up in the Hunter Valley of Australia and Ireland, the work / life / band balance, our history with post rock music, Otto's musical influences and his introduction to the original sleepmakeswaves. We also discuss Otto joining sleepmakeswaves, the logistics of being an Australian band, the band…

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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 85 27:00

5M ago27:00

27:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION III which includes: Uses of the Theory—Proofs.—Publication of a Work, in 1849, entitled “Respiration and…

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Episode 224: Jonah Matranga of Onlinedrawing / Far / Gratitude 1:48:25

5M ago1:48:25

1:48:25

Jonah Matranga returns to the show and we discuss our history with recovery, staying focused on the present, Jonah's recent move to Oregon, early musical influences and Jonah's early history of performing music. We also discuss Onelinedrawing, the origin of the project, their 2022 LP "Tenderwild" and how it helped us process the year 2020, the late…

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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 84 23:00

5M ago23:00

23:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION II which includes: Publication of the Theory, in 1846, in “A treatise on the Motive Powers which produce…

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Episode 223: Christian Lembach of Whores 1:24:56

5M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Keith sits down with Christian Lembach to discuss growing up in South Florida, early music influences, discovering punk rock and hardcore, moving to North Carolina for college, leaving college to settle in Atlanta GA and Christian's story of getting sober. We also discuss the formation of WHORES, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP "…

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Theory of Circulation by Respiration - Episode 83 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "Theory of Circulation by Respiration" by Emma Willard. The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 83. This episode covers SECTION I which includes: First step in the discovery—Animal Heat the product of Respiration. Second step—Heat e…

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Episode 222: Marc Byrd of Hammock 1:43:48

5M ago1:43:48

1:43:48

Keith sits down with Marc Byrd to discuss growing up in El Dorado, Arkansas and the difficult circumstances there, reconciling the past, early music influences, Marc's pre-Hammock band Common Children, their history, the end of the band and the formation of Hammock. We also discuss the history of Hammock, their debut LP "Kenotic", the trajectory of…

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31 - Double, double, toil and trouble 2:53:10

6M ago2:53:10

2:53:10

++Enter host++ List’ners far and wide, lend me thine ear, For ‘tis a sorry tale that you will hear. Of treachery, prophecy, monsters and booze, And of conspirators that cannot rhyme even if they tried really hard and were all helping each other. ++Exit host++ That’s right, it’s time for the Tragedy of McDeath! Enjoy this gripping tale, played out i…

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Episode 221: Buzz Osborne of Melvins 1:30:48

6M ago1:30:48

1:30:48

Keith sits down with Buzz Osbourne to discuss growing up in Montesano Washington, early musical influences, the formation of Melvins, the early days of a band, making a living as a musician and the Melvins lasting influence on bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Boris. We also discuss Melvins' time on Atlantic Records, firing Kurt Cobain from produ…

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The Last Man - Episode 82 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of grief and mourning as well as suicidal …

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Episode 220: Christina Michelle of Gouge Away + Artist Spotlight: HEAVYHEX 1:24:23

6M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

Keith sits down with Christina Michelle to discuss growing up in Florida, discovering the local scene, some of the difficulty Christina faced as a young promoter in Florida and being inspired to keep pursuing music by seeing Paint it Black live. We also discuss the formation of Gouge Away, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP, signing…

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The Last Man - Episode 81 48:00

6M ago48:00

48:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicida…

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Episode 219: Thomas Barnett of Strike Anywhere 1:36:59

6M ago1:36:59

1:36:59

Keith sits down with Thomas Barnett to discuss his early days in the Richmond Virginia scene, early musical influences and events that shaped his political beliefs, the political landscape in America, the making of Strike Anywhere's latest EP "Nightmares of the West", band dynamics, performing at Over the James Fest with Avail and Snapcase, stories…

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The Last Man - Episode 80 49:00

6M ago49:00

49:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of the death of a child as well as suicida…

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Episode 218: Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols 1:46:37

7M ago1:46:37

1:46:37

Keith sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor to discuss his formative experiences with music, attending Jazz college, the story of getting kicked out of his first band which led him to form The Dandy Warhols, the early days of the band and getting signed to Capitol Records. We also discuss the recording of "The Dandy Warhols Come Down", performing a…

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The Last Man - Episode 79 52:00

7M ago52:00

52:00

Drift off to Dreamland with us as we read "The Last Man," a dystopian novel by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (author of "Frankenstein"). The book will be read in order, so if you would like to begin at the beginning, please start with Season 4, Episode 54. [Content Warning: this episode contains descriptions of plague/pandemic, physical wasting/emaci…

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